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USA Wrestling Announces Strategic Partnership with Wrestling Mindset to Boost Mental Performance in Wrestlers

October 13th, 2023

Colorado Springs, CO – USA Wrestling is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Wrestling Mindset, the global leader in mental training for wrestlers. As part of this significant collaboration, ...

2024 Olympic Hopefuls Diakomihalis & Arujau Partner with Wrestling Mindset to Pave the Way to Mental Mastery in Wrestling

October 13th, 2023

Ithaca, NY, August 24, 2023 – Wrestling Mindset, the globally renowned mental performance program specializing in wrestling, is thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with two fan-favorite wrestlers on the USA National ...

Wrestling Mindset Partners with NCAA All-American John Poznanski to Elevate Mental Performance in Wrestling

October 13th, 2023

New Brunswick, NJ – Wrestling Mindset, the renowned global leader in mental performance training for wrestlers, is excited to announce a new partnership with John Poznanski, an All-American at Rutgers ...

The Wrestling Mindset: Building Unshakeable Confidence

October 10th, 2023

Wrestling is more than just a physical battle; it’s arguably the most intense mental battle in all sports. Ask any wrestler worth their salt, and they’...

Stevan Micic World Champion Mindset

October 9th, 2023

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with 2023 World Wrestling Champion Stephen Micic. Together, they discuss how his mindset developed over time, the best way to avoid the ...

NCAA Champ Nino Bonaccorsi on Faith and Mindset

September 26th, 2023

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NCAA champion Nino Bonaccorsi. Together, they discuss how to wrestle through injuries, his transition from wrestling to coaching, and his ...

6 Steps to Help Wrestlers Bounce Back from Injuries

September 25th, 2023

Bouncing back from an injury can be just as challenging mentally as it physically. Many wrestlers struggle with wrestling too tentatively and even scared after an injury. Many others tend ...

7 Lessons Learned from Vito Arujau's World Title

September 22nd, 2023

Vito Arujau recently achieved the pinnacle of success by winning his first World Championship. His remarkable journey to the top offers valuable lessons in the power of mental training, visualization, ...

Helen Maroulis World Championship Interview Breakdown

September 21st, 2023

Helen Maroulis won her 9th World Medal this week in Belgrade Serbia. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti breaks down her interview after winning a bronze medal. Topics include: 0:52- ...

Zain Retherford World Championship Interview Breakdown

September 21st, 2023

Zain Retherford won his first World Title this week and Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti breaks down his interview after winning a gold medal. Topics include: Visualization Gratitude Penn State ...

World Champion Mindset with Vito Arujau

September 21st, 2023

Newly crowned World Champion Vito Arujau joins the podcast two days after winning his first senior world championship. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti talks with Vito about our partnership and ...

How Meyer Shapiro Built a World Champ Mindset

September 18th, 2023

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with 2023 U20 World Champion, Meyer Shapiro. Together, they discuss competing for Cornell University, the need for positive self-talk, and the importance ...

Partnership with NCAA Champion and World Team Member Vito Arujau

September 12th, 2023

Exciting news on the mat! Wrestling Mindset is thrilled to join forces with NCAA Champion and World Team member, Vito Arujau! We’re ready to revolutionize the mental game ...

Chase Pami: Vegas Mindset

September 12th, 2023

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Coach Chase Pami. Together, they discuss the best ways to properly evaluate a wrestler’s capabilities beyond just the ...

How to Get Ready for Wrestling Season: 10 Ways to Win this Season

September 6th, 2023

“Proper prior planning prevents poor performance” Wrestling season is around the corner. Many wrestlers and parents are asking the question “How do I make this the best ...

Anthony Cassar: Not Just Raw Power, Faith and Mindset

September 5th, 2023

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the great Anthony Cassar (NCAA Champion and MMA fighter). Together, they discuss how being open helped form his winning mindset, ...

Andrew Alirez Mindset

September 3rd, 2023

This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with National Champion Andrew Alirez. Together, they discuss how negative thoughts can creep up in even the best and most confident ...

10 Ways to Improve your Wrestling

September 3rd, 2023

Did you ever hit a plateau in wrestling where it seems like you’re stuck in a rut or that your hard work isn’t paying off? In ...

“Reset Button” leads to State Championship: Elevate your Focus and Resilience on the Mat

August 28th, 2023

Third period, state semi-finals, down by one point with seven seconds left. This is the predicament Liam Gil-Swiger found himself in this past February. His father David Swiger recounts the ...

“Get your Mind Right”: How to Prepare your Mind for Wrestling

August 18th, 2023

Most wrestlers and parents learn quickly how important the mental aspect of wrestling is very quickly. The hard part is what do about it. “How do I get my mind ...

How to Overcome Wrestling Anxiety

August 11th, 2023

We get this question from wrestlers, parents and coaches constantly. Wrestling anxiety can be a significant hurdle for many wrestlers, hindering their performance and enjoyment of the sport. Whether it's ...

9 Ways to Prevent Burnout in Wrestlers

August 10th, 2023

Wrestling is a physically and mentally demanding sport that requires immense dedication and perseverance. However, the intense training, competitions, and pressure can lead to burnout. Burnout, in the context of ...

Sport Psychology Techniques for Wrestlers

August 7th, 2023

In wrestling, your mindset, mental strength and resilience are just as important as technique and physical power. To excel in this demanding sport, wrestlers need to cultivate a strong mindset ...